Particle Physics II

6 EC

Semester 2, period 4

53542PAP6Y

Owner Master Physics and Astronomy (joint degree)
Coordinator dr. M. Senghi Soares
Part of Master Physics and Astronomy, track Theoretical Physics, Master Physics and Astronomy, track GRAPPA, Master Physics and Astronomy (joint degree), track General Physics and Astronomy,

Course manual 2022/2023

Course content

The course builds upon the topics discussed in the Particle Physics I course. We complete the standard model by discussing the theory of the strong interaction (Quantum Chromo Dynamics - QCD). In the second part of the course we look in detail at the quark sector and the concept of CP-symmetry violation. Previous knowledge of the standard model is required, such as its Lagrangian derivation. Particle Physics I or an equivalent course is therefore strongly recommended. 

Study materials

Literature

  • M. Thomson, 'Modern Particle Physics'.
  • Halzen & Martin, 'Quarks and Leptons'.
  • Griffiths, 'Introduction to Elementary Particles'.

Syllabus

Objectives

  • provide students an in-depth knowledge of the theory of particle physics in particular in relation with particle physics experiments.

Teaching methods

  • Lecture
  • Seminar

Lectures and tutorials twice per week.

Learning activities

Activity

Number of hours

Hoorcollege

56

Zelfstudie

112

Attendance

Requirements concerning attendance (OER-B).

  • In addition to, or instead of, classes in the form of lectures, the elements of the master’s examination programme often include a practical component as defined in article A-1.2 of part A. The course catalogue contains information on the types of classes in each part of the programme. Attendance during practical components is mandatory.

    • Assessment

    Item and weight Details

    Final grade

    1 (100%)

    Tentamen

    Homework exercises and a written examination at the end of the course. The exam has to be passed with a 5.5 minimum in order to pass the course. The final grade is calculated by the higher of the following two: weighted average, where the homework counts for 15% and the exam for 80% or the final exam by itself.

    Inspection of assessed work

    Contact the course coordinator to make an appointment for inspection.

    Fraud and plagiarism

    The 'Regulations governing fraud and plagiarism for UvA students' applies to this course. This will be monitored carefully. Upon suspicion of fraud or plagiarism the Examinations Board of the programme will be informed. For the 'Regulations governing fraud and plagiarism for UvA students' see: www.student.uva.nl

    Course structure

    Weeknummer Onderwerpen Studiestof
    1
    2
    3
    4
    5
    6
    7
    8

    Timetable

    The schedule for this course is published on DataNose.

    Additional information

    Recommended prior knowledge: Particle Physics I course or equivalent is strongly recommended.

    Contact information

    Coordinator

    • dr. M. Senghi Soares